As a branch of UoC Active, Ambleside Active gives students on Ambleside campus the opportunity to participate in free health and fitness facilities, activities and events.
Students can get in touch with us using the Student Enquiry Point.
Opening Times
Monday - Sunday : 8:00am - 10:00pm
Swipe access with student/staff cards only.
Ambleside campus students have free access to a recently opened functional training facility. These facilities were created for the students, based on feedback from the students. The facility hosts a variety of resistance and cardiovascular stations such as:
- 1x Watt Bike
- 2x Treadmill
- 1x Rowing Machine
- 1x Duel cable machine
- 1x Power Rack with over 300kg's worth of plates
- 2x 20kg Barbells
- 1x 15kg Barbell
- 1x EZ Bar
- Kettlebells ranging from 4kg - 28kg
- Medicine balls ranging from 6kg - 10kg
- Dumbbells ranging from 2.5kg - 25kg
- Resistance bands
- Weighted vest
- Pilates mats
- 2x Large mats
- Skipping ropes
- Steps
Accessibility for Disabled Access
There is a door at the bottom of the Stockghyll building, also there is a ramp around the right-hand side of the building to access the gym. There is an accessible toilet and shower located downstairs and another toilet upstairs.
Showers and Changing Rooms
- 4x showers (includes 1x accessible shower)
- Changing rooms and lockers available to store personal goods.
We have a variety of classes, activities and events at Ambleside campus throughout the academic year, please contact amblesideactive@cumbria.ac.uk for more information about what’s on.
UCSU Groups and societies
- Ambleside Fitness Society
- Mountaineering Society
- Sailing Society
- Paddling Society
For more information about USCU societies, visit www.ucsu.me
Support and guidance
Savannah is a qualified Personal Trainer, Strength and Conditioning Coach and Pilates Instructor. She plays football at a semi-professional level and has also competed in Powerlifting. She looks to support you whilst you’re in the gym and answer any questions you may have related to improving your health and fitness.
Ambleside campus gym membership is free and available to register online* for University students and staff only.
*Please read the Ambleside Gym Disclaimer, and Health Commitment Statement before registering for online membership.
Register for membership through our online form.